Learn more about this cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in e-learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Guatemala to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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